Adding Sources
When adding sources, always ensure your Zotero desktop application is open. Otherwise, the program and connector will not be able to recognize the commands. Zotero allows you to add source information and files from the library catalog, using the connectors, via a source's identifier, and via manual entry.
Adding from the library catalog
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From the item record, click the "Cite" button
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In the dropdown menu, select your preferred citation style
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Click "Export to RIS" to download a file to add to your Zotero Library
Adding using the Zotero connector
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Make sure your Zotero application is open or that you are logged into your web account
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From the source webpage, click the Zotero Connector from your browser extension's menu
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Select My Library or a specific folder to add the item and any related files (e.g. PDF) to your accounts
Adding using a source's identifier
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In your Zotero library, select the Identifier tool in your Tools ribbon. It looks like a magic wand
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Then paste in an appropriate identifier and hit enter.
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See the box below for a cheat sheet of eligible Identifier IDs
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Zotero will auto-populate metadata from the source's ID
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Note: it does NOT locate and add files like PDFs, etc.
Adding via manual entry
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In your Zotero library, select the New Item tool in your Tools ribbon. It looks like a plus sign
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Select the type of source then enter the information in the metadata form
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Note: Zotero will use this to generate a citation so be sure to check your spelling, sentence case, and punctuation
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A file (e.g. PDF) will need to be added separately, if relevant
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This can be done at any time by dragging a file to the parent file